Security Manager — EMEA Region

Job Function

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function

Physical Security

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom, Zug, Switzerland

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, EMEA Regional Manager, located in Pinewood, Wokingham (soon the office will transferred to Maidenhead, High Wycombe) or in Zug, Switzerland

Job Overview

This role provides regional leadership for Global Security across the EMEA region, ensuring the safety and security of people, assets, facilities, and operations. The Manager, EMEA Regional Manager partners closely with site leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders to implement security strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide security outcomes in a complex, international environment while supporting business continuity and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Global Security strategy across EMEA, aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.

• Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.

• Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response activities, including coordination with local authorities and emergency services.

• Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR, Legal, and Business leaders to integrate security into site operations and projects.

• Manage third‑party security vendors and service providers, including performance, compliance, and cost controls.

• Ensure compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws across EMEA countries.

• Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and special events within the region.

• Analyze security trends and incidents to drive continuous improvement and proactive risk reduction.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced education (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in corporate, regional, or enterprise security management, including multi‑country responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, risk assessments, and incident response in a complex organization.

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams in an international environment.

• Strong knowledge of security regulations, standards, and best practices applicable across EMEA.

• Proven vendor and contract management experience.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting security operations within life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries.

• Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience.

• Experience in crisis management planning and business continuity support.

• Familiarity with executive protection and travel risk management programs.

• Experience working in or supporting Switzerland and broader EMEA markets.

• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.

Other:

• Languages: Fluency in English required; additional European languages (e.g., German or French) preferred.

• Travel: Limited; up to ~30% international travel within EMEA.

• Certifications: CPP, PSP, or similar security certifications (preferred).

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Decision Making, Budget Management, Consulting, Corporate Investigations, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Emergency Planning, Facility Management, Operational Risks, Premises Management, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Security Monitoring, Security Program Development, Technical Credibility, Workplace Security Awareness